How to play Agents of Discovery
- Download the free app on Google Play or the App Store.
- Open the app on your smart phone or tablet.
- Search "Santa Clara County Parks" in the Mission Finder to see all of our missions. Find a mission you want to play. Missions can be done at the park or virtually from anywhere.
- To play at the park, download the mission before you leave home.
- Head to the park, open the app, click the play icon for the park, and begin your adventure!
- Earn a reward by completing all the questions. Take a screenshot of your completion page and send it to [email protected]
- Have questions? Can’t find a Parks employee for a reward? Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Smart Playing Tips: Select “Login” if you want to track your progress. You can also play without logging in by just selecting “Missions”. We recommend logging in to avoid losing your progress while playing.
You can play our missions in English or Spanish. To switch the language, go to "Settings".
Need some more help learning how to use the Agents of Discovery app? Watch the video below:
At the park Agents of Discovery missions
Hellyer County Park
Learn about this park's history, local wildlife, and habitat conservation.
Begin your adventure at the playground and follow the paved pathway to search for challenges.
Public transit is available within a mile of Hellyer County Park.
There is a $6 parking fee.
Mount Madonna County Park
Check out the unique flora and fauna of redwood forest ecosystems.
Start near the Visitor Center/Ranger Station. Head towards the Upper Miller Trail to start. Follow the yellow arrows, for the CA Newt Trail. Walk along the 1.5-mile unpaved trail to search for challenges.
Public transit is NOT available to Mount Madonna County Park. There is a $6 parking fee.
Martial Cottle Park
Discover the agricultural history of the Santa Clara Valley.
Begin your adventure at the Visitor Center and follow the paved pathway to search for challenges.
Public transit is available within a mile of Martial Cottle Park.
There is a $6 parking fee.
Vasona Lake County Park
Explore this park's history, local waterfowl species, and freshwater ecosystems.
Start at the fishing pier parking lot and follow the paved pathway to search for challenges.
Public transit is available within a mile of Vasona Lake County Park.
There is a $6 parking fee.
Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch
Explore the rich history of ranchos through the history of the Bernal family.
Start at the Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch entrance of Santa Teresa County Park.
Public transit is available within a mile.
There is no parking fee, but spaces are limited.
Virtual Agents of Discovery missions
School program missions
Explore the different school programs Santa Clara County parks has to offer!
Play from anywhere, including the classroom, the comfort of your own home or even in parks!
Supports and builds on existing fieldtrips offered by parks.
Explore 5 different missions!
Parkswide mission
Explore the 28 parks that make up Santa Clara County parks.
Play from anywhere!
Get inspired to visit a new park.
Discover other Agents of Discovery Missions
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